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The ISEP at the University of New known as the birthplace of jazz and we are Orleans would like to welcome all of you famous for our food and our great public Restaurant Guide 3-4 to the exciting and historic city of New parties (like Mardi Gras and the Jazz & Emeril Lagasse Orleans. We know that you are going to Heritage Festival). Like all American Recipes be studying hard over the cities, we have shopping malls upcoming weeks, but we and fast food, but we hope that Ten Things To Do 5 hope that while you are here you will take some time to you will also find time to explore the things which make relax and take advantage of our city special. Night Life 6 all the fun and excitement in This little guide should give and around our city. you some ideas for things to do The history and culture of New while you‘re here. You can always come Local Dictionary 7 Orleans is rather different from that of to the ISEP office for more information. other cities in the United States. We are

Museum Guide 8 NEW ORLEANS ATTRACTIONS Phone Numbers

French Quarter 4. Café du Monde (587-0833): 800 The New Orleans French Quarter is one of the Decatur Street, across from Jackson Nicknames for oldest neighborhoods in the United States. Square. Beignets (a kind of doughnut New Orleans Originally laid out in 1721, today the Vieux with powdered sugar) and café au lait (part Carré offers museums, historic homes coffee with chicory, part hot milk) and famous landmarks tucked away ―The Crescent City‖ — amongst quaint shops and world- served 24 hours a day, 7 days a renowned restaurants. week ―en plein air.‖ The Mississippi river forms a crescent around 5. Jean Lafitte National Park the city. 1. Jackson Square: Relax in this (589-2636): 419 Decatur St. You

historic park or purchase artwork can find a wealth of information ―Paris of the Americas‖ displayed along the park‘s here on the history and culture of – The city is perimeter. the city . Free French Quarter cosmopolitan, with a tours every morning at 9:30 for 2. St. Louis Cathedral: built in French flair. rd first 25 visitors to sign up. 1849, this is the 3 church to stand on this site (the original 6. French Quarter Walking ―The Big Easy‖ – The structure was erected in 1722). Open Tours with Friends of the Cabildo (523- city is known for its laid- for viewing except during Mass. 3939): Meet at 523 St. Ann St.. Two-hour back attitude. 3. Produce and Flea tour conducted by licensed guides, Market: between N. Peters St. and concentrating on history and architecture. ―NOLA‖ — Simply an French Market Place, near the river. Tours at 10 am & 1:30 pm Tues.-Sun. abbreviation for New Local and regional produce and Adults $12; students and seniors $10. Orleans, , specialty items, souvenirs, clothing, ―NOLA‖ easily rolls off crafts, and thrift items. the tongue. P AGE 2 Attractions, continued Along the River Riverboats 1. Aquarium of the Americas (581-4629): At the foot of Canal Street, this is one of the top rated aquariums 1. Natchez Steamboat (586-8777): New Orleans‘ only in the United States. authentic steam powered sternwheeler. Daily 2-hr 2. Entergy IMAX Theatre (581-4629): harbor cruises depart from dock behind at the Aquarium of the Americas. JAX Brewery at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm. Opens daily at 10 am with shows Nightly Dinner & Jazz Cruise boards at 6 hourly. pm. cruises 7-9 pm. 3. The Streetcar: Also known as a tram 2. Creole Queen Paddlewheeler (524- in Europe, this is a quaint way to wind 0814): Narrated tours to site of the Battle your way through New Orleans‘ most of New Orleans, 10:30 am & 2 pm. scenic areas. With newly added routes, Nightly dinner & jazz cruise boards at 7 the Streetcar runs along the Riverfront as well as up pm, cruises 8-10 pm. Departs from Canal Street dock Canal Street to Mid City. Fare is $1.50 one way. behind Riverwalk. 4. Canal Street Ferry: Board the ferry at the foot of 3. John James Audubon Riverboat (586-8777): Canal Street and cross to historic Algiers Point. This Excursions between the Aquarium of the Americas is a great way to see the N.O. skyline at night and and Audubon Zoo with tickets sold at both locations. catch a cool breeze off the river. Free for pedestrians. One way and round trip combination packages are Toll for cars is $1, charged on return only. Note: last available. ferry leaves Canal St. at midnight but does not return until the next day! Plantations

Shops 1. Laura, A Creole Plantation (225) 265-7690: French Creole home built in 1804. Tour based on memoirs of 1. Canal Place Shopping Centre (522-9200): 365 Laura Locoul Gore, great-granddaughter of founders. Canal Street. Many world-class shops, including Saks Guided tours daily in English and French. Open 9:30 Fifth Avenue and Gucci, a food court, movie theatre am; last tour begins at 4:00 pm. *1 hour from New and the Southern Repertory Theatre. Open on a Orleans. Damaged by a recent fire, call before going. limited basis. 2. Destrehan Plantation (504) 764-9315: Built in 1787, 2. Riverwalk: Entrances at the foot of Canal Street (via this is the oldest documented plantation house left Spanish Plaza) and along Convention Center Blvd., intact in the lower Mississippi Valley. Open 9:30 am next to the Hilton Hotel. Indoor shopping, food court, – 4 pm. *30 minutes from New Orleans (only 8 miles and great views of the ship traffic on the Mississippi from New Orleans Airport). River. 3. San Francisco Plantation (504) 535-2341: Built in 3. Royal Street Antique Stores: Shop along Royal 1856, outstanding example of mid-Nineteenth century Street, in the French Quarter. Fine antiques, furniture, architecture. Open 10:00 am – 4:30 pm (Mar.-Oct.). coins and vintage guns, rugs, silver, fine art galleries, *45 minutes from New Orleans. and print shops. 4. Warehouse District: Fine art galleries, original This list is meant to furniture & crafts, the Children‘s Museum, National help you, but is by D-Day Museum, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and n o m e a n s Contemporary Arts Center are located between exhaustive. For an entertainment Magazine St. and Convention Center Boulevard, not calendar and far from Lee Circle. To get there from the French detailed listing of Quarter, take the Riverfront Streetcar and get off at nightclubs, Julia Street, or take the St. Charles streetcar and get restaurants and down at Lee Circle. other attractions, buy the Friday edition of The Times- 5. : Lots of cool antique shops, Picayune, and refer to the Lagniappe insert. The Gambit boutiques, coffee shops, etc. Take the bus from Canal Weekly, a free weekly publication available in local businesses Street and get off at various areas for different and bars Sunday night or Monday morning, provides concert shopping experiences. schedules, restaurant listings, and information about things to do in and around the city. N EW O RLEANS G UIDE P AGE 3

NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANTS

The restaurants listed in this guide are Commander’s Palace – 1403 Washington Ave., 899- categorized according to locality with the 8221 (courtyard dining; Sunday brunch). E exception of Breakfast/Brunch suggestions and Cooter Brown’s Tavern– 509 South Carrolton Ave., are followed by a price indicator: B (Budget) - 866-9104 (Grill & Oyster Bar) $10 or less for dinner; M (Moderate) - $10 - $25 Country Flame– 620 Iberville St, 522-1138 (Mexican, for dinner; and E (Expensive) – more than $25 Spanish, and Cuban specialties) B for dinner. B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Emeril’s – 800 Tchoupitoulas St., 528-9393 (with chef Dinner. This list is by no means exhaustive. You Emeril Lagasse; L - M-F; D - M-Sat). E can check with ISEP staff for more suggestions. Emeril’s Delmonico-1300 St. Charles Ave, 525-4937 (Contemporary Creole, L M– Fri, D daily, Brunch Sunday). E Acme Oyster & Seafood House – 724 Iberville St., Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar – 739 Iberville, 522-5973 (seafood, poboys; L&D daily). B 522-4440 (seafood, oysters, poboys; L&D daily). B Antoine’s – 713 St. Louis, 581-4422 (L&D; closed Sun., Galatoire’s – 209 Bourbon, 525-2021 (famous Creole reservations recommended). E restaurant; closed Mon., L&D daily). E Arnaud’s - 813 Bienville, 523-5433 (Traditional Gordon Biersch— 200 Poydras, 552-2739, located Creole; L- M-Fri., D – daily; Sunday jazz brunch). E near Harrah‘s Casino, (Known for its home brewed Babylon Café— 7724 Maple Street, 314-0010, (Casual beer and patio seating; L & D daily) M dining, Mediterranean food; excellent homemade pita Gumbo Shop – 630 St. Peter, 525-1486 (traditional bread, open for lunch and dinner) B-M New Orleans; L&D daily). B Bacco– 310 Chartres, 522-2426 (Italian food with local GW Fins– 808 Bienville St, 581-3467 (Seafood, D flare L and D daily), M daily) M Bayona – 430 Dauphine, 525-4455 (Creole cottage w/ House of Blues – 225 Decatur St., 529-2583 (Open courtyard; closed Sunday; L&D M-Fri, D - Sat.). E every day for regular meals. Known for the Sunday Begue’s– 300 Bourbon St, 553-2278 (Unique take Gospel Brunch; 2 sittings; buy tickets in advance). E onlocal cuisine, reservations recommended, B,L, &D Johnny’s Po-Boys – 511 St. Louis, 524-8129 (self serve M-Fri). E breakfast and lunch daily; hot meals, sandwiches). B Bistro at Maison de Ville Hotel* – 727 Toulouse, JuJu Bag Café —5353 Franklin Ave., 872-0969 528-9206 (French; L - M-Sat, D - Daily). E (seafood, sandwiches) Bon Ton – 401 Magazine, 524-3386 (New Orleans‟ Juan’s Flying Burrito – 12018 Magazine St. & 4724 oldest Cajun restaurant; L&D M-Fri.). M-E S. Carrollton Ave. (www.juansflyingburrito.com) Brigtsen’s– 723 Dante St, 861-7610 (A local favorite, (Creative Mexican, L & D daily). M reservations recommended, D T– Sat). E K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen-416 Chartres St, 524- Camellia Grill— 626 S Carrollton Ave., 861-9311 7394 (Great local food! D M-Sat, reservations (Noted for its old time casual cuisine, such as huge recommended). E omelets, cheeseburgers, and freezes. BLD Sun-Sat) B Lakeview Harbor— 911 Harrison Ave., 486-4887 (Good Café Degas—3127 Esplanade Avenue, 945-5635 Hamburgers) (French cuisine, L & D daily, brunch on weekends) E Landry’s Seafood House— 8000 Lakeshore Dr., 283- Café du Monde—800 Decatur, 525-4544 (7 days/wk, 1010 (Great Seafood). E 24 hours/day, café au lait & beignets). B La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe—547 St. Ann Café Maspero – 601 Decatur, 523-6250 (hot & cold St., 568-0073 (French & American breakfast; on sandwiches; L&D daily). B Jackson Square, in the French Quarter; BLD daily) B Central Grocery – 923 Decatur, 523-1620 (originator Lebanon’s Café– 1500 South Carrolton Ave., 862-6200 of muffuletta sandwich; 7 days/wk until 5:30pm). B (Casual Dining; Middle Eastern Food) Clover Grill– 900 , 598-1010 (Open 24 Louisiana Pizza Kitchen-95 French Market Place, 522 hours, when you can‟t drink anymore unless you eat -9500 (Gourmet pizzas L & D daily). M something), B Lola’s Restaurant-3312 Esplanade Avenue, 488-6946 Columns Hotel – 3811 St. Charles Ave., 899-9308 (Spanish cuisine, D daily). M (Sunday jazz brunch 11 am- 2 pm). M Lucy’s Restaurant – 701 Tchoupitoulas St., 523-8995 (owned by “Retired Surfers”; L&D M-Sat). B-M P AGE 4

Restaurants, Continued Samurai Sushi– 239 Decatur St, 525-9595 (Sushi, L M– Mandina’s Restaurant—3800 Canal St., 482-9179 (old- Fri, D daily). M school New Orleans cuisine, great turtle soup, L&D Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro – 626 Frenchmen, 949-0696 daily). www.mandinasrestaurant.com B-M (burgers; 2 jazz performances nightly; D). B-M Merlin’s Place— 5325 Franklin Ave., 284-3766 (Southern Superior Grill— 3636 Saint Charles Ave, 899-4200 American, Cajun/Creole Cuisine) (Fabulous Mexican Dining; Happy Hour everyday Mona’s Café and Deli— 1120 S Carrollton Ave, 861- 4:30-6:30. Open Sun-Sat 11-10) B-M 8175 or 4123 Magazine Street ,894-9800 (Middle Tomatillo’s a Mexican Joint - 437 Esplanade Ave, 945- Eastern Restaurant renowned for its house hummus. 9997 (open everyday from 11am to 10 pm, BLD) B-M Provides casual dining and an outdoor seating option; Tujaque’s – 823 Decatur, 525-8676 (classic Creole cui- L &D.) B-M sine since 1856; L&D daily). M-E Mother’s - 401 Poydras (at Tchoupitoulas), 523-9656 Yo Mama’s Bar and Grill– 727 St. Peter St, 522-1125 (casual, self service; traditional dishes; BLD daily). B (From grilled burgers to tuna and filet mignon, D and late Mr. B’s Bistro – 201 Royal, 523-2078 (contemporary night daily ). B creole cuisine; reservations recommended; L&D Zimmer’s Seafood— 4915 Saint Anthony Ave., 282-7150 daily). M-E (great seafood) Mulate’s/The Original Cajun Restaurant – 201 Julia St. (at Convention Center Blvd.), 522-1492 (live Cajun music nightly; L&D daily). M Muriel’s Jackson Square-801 Chartres St, 568-1885 (Dedicated to using local ingredients, L W-Sun, D daily). M Napoleon House – 500 Chartres, 524-9752 (muffulettas, salads, entrées; open „till 1:00 a.m. Mon-Sat) B-M NOLA- 534 St. Louis, 522-6652 (Emeril Lagasse‟s second restaurant). M Olivier’s Creole Restaurant– 204 Decatur, 525-7734 ANDOUILLE AND CHICKEN JAMBALAYA (Classic Creole, reservations recommended, L & D ingredients daily). M · 1/2 cup vegetable oil Palace Café – 605 Canal St., 523-1661 (contemporary · 3 cups chopped onions Creole; upscale casual dress; L&D daily). M · 1 cup chopped bell peppers Parkway Bakery & Tavern—538 Hagan Ave., 482- · 3 teaspoons salt 3047 (arguably some of the best po-boys in town, L & · 1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne · 1 pound andouille, chorizo, or other smoked sausage cut D daily). www.parkwaybakeryandtavernnola.com B crosswise into 1/4-inch slices Peristyles– 1041 Dumaine, 593-9535 (French, · 1 1/2 pounds boneless white and dark chicken meat, cut reservations recommended, L Fri, D T– Sat). E into 1 inch cubes PJ’S Coffee— 6600 Franklin Ave (This is the closest · 3 bay leaves coffee shop from the University) · 3 cups medium-grain white rice Port of Call—838 Esplanade Av., 523-0120 (aged beef, · 6 cups water burgers & steaks, bar; L&D daily). B-M · 1 cup chopped green onions Praline connection – 542 Frenchmen St., 943-3934 (soul food, traditional Louisiana; 7 days a week). B preparation instructions Ralph’s On the Park— 900 City Park Ave, 488-1000 Heat the oil in a large cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. (Local New Orleans Cuisine served overlooking City Add the onions, bell peppers, 2 Park; Balcony seating available L &D daily teaspoons of the salt and 1 tea- reservations are recommended) E spoon of the cayenne. Stirring Red Bike Bakery & Café – 746 Tchoupitoulas St., 529- often, brown the vegetables for 2453 (in the Warehouse District). B about 20 minutes, or until they Redfish Grill– 115 Bourbon St, 598-1200 (Seafood, L & are caramelized and dark brown in D daily). M color. Scrape the bottom and sides of the pot to loosen any Santa Fe Restaurant – 3201 Esplanade Avenue, 948- browned particles. Add the sausage and cook, stirring often 0077 (Creative Tex-Mex, killer margaritas, L & D for 10 to 15 minutes, scraping the bottom and sides of the daily). M pot to loosen any browned particles. Season the chicken with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and remaining ¼ tea- spoon cayenne. Add the chicken and the bay leaves to the N EW O RLEANS G UIDE P AGE 5 pot. Brown the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned particles. Add Ten Things to Do the rice and stir for 2 to 3 minutes to coat it evenly. Add the water, stir to combine, and cover. Cook over medium inin heat for 30 to 35 minutes, without removing cover or stir- ring, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been New Orleans absorbed. Remove the pot from the heat and let stand, covered for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the green onions and serve. 1. Ride the ferry at the foot of Canal Street across the Yield: 10 to 12 servings Mississippi River and back. It is free for pedestrians and gives you a new perspective of the city. 2. Go to the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park; Another Emeril Favorite your UNO ID will get you a full-time student discount. SEAFOOD OKRA GUMBO 3. Take a ride on the streetcar ($1.25 each way, or a ingredients transfer from the Elysian Fields bus) for a long, · 1/4 cup vegetable oil pleasant ride on one of the most beautiful streets in · 2 pounds small okra, caps and tips remove, sliced 1/4- New Orleans. inch thick · 2 cups chopped onions 4. Take a swamp tour and see the alligators up close. · 1 cup chopped celery 5. Eat crawfish (they‘re best from February through · 1 cup chopped green bell peppers May). · 1/2 cup tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 6. Go to the Audubon Zoo on Magazine Street, behind · Salt Audubon Park, or even the Aquarium of the · Cayenne Americas and the Insectarium… all part of the · 2 tablespoons chopped garlic Audubon Institute. · 3 bay leaves · 1/2 pound firm flesh fish, such as grouper, snapper, 7. Go to Preservation Hall to hear great old-time jazz monkfish, etc., diced (726 St. Peter St. in the French Quarter). It can be · Essence hot and crowded, but it is only $5 to get in and the · 2 quarts fish stock music is unbelievable! · 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 8. Visit the Conti Wax Museum. It is spooky and · 1 pound peeled crawfish tails strange and you can learn a little of the city‘s history · 1/2 pound fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells (917 Conti St. in the French Quarter; $5.50 and cartilage admission with student I.D.) · File powder to taste 9. Get a New Orleans public library card The card is · 1/2 cup chopped green onions, green part only free when you show proof of address in New Orleans · Dash of hot sauce · 4 cups cooked long-grain white rice, warm and you can check out books, videos, and CD‘s. The main branch of the library is found on Loyola preparation instructions Avenue. There is also a nice branch called the Latter In a large stock pot, over medium heat, add the oil. When Library on St. Charles Avenue. the oil is hot, add the okra. Season the okra with salt and 10. Wear a costume when you go to Mardi Gras — it‘s cayenne. Fry the okra, stirring constantly, for 10 to 12 even more fun when you are part of the show. minutes, or until most of the slime disappears. Add the onions, celery, peppers and tomatoes. Season with salt and cayenne. Continue cooking, stirring often for 18 to 20 Sources of minutes, or until the okra and other vegetables are soft and the slime has completely disappeared. Stir in the gar- News and Information lic and bay leaves. Season the diced fish with Essence. 1. Offbeat Magazine www.offbeat.com Add the fish to vegetables and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2. Gambit Weekly www.bestofneworleans.com the fish stock. Bring the liquid 3. Times Picayune Newspaper www.nola.com up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 15 min- 4. City Hall www.cityofno.com utes. Season the shrimp and 5. New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA): crawfish with Essence. Add www.norta.com the seasoned seafood and 6. Louisiana Rebuilds web site: crabmeat to the pan. Continue www.louisiana rebuilds.info to simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the green onions and hot sauce. Remove the bay leaves and serve over the gumbo. Yield: 6 to 8 servings P AGE 6 NEW ORLEANS NIGHT LIFE

The night clubs listed in this guide are CHECKPOINT CHARLIE – 501 Esplanade Ave., 947-0979 (between French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny). representative of the diversity of music offered in HOWLIN’ WOLF – 907 S. Peters St., 522-WOLF (in and near the French Quarter and the Warehouse/ Warehouse District). Arts District, with a few in Uptown and Mid-City. This list is by no means exhaustive, so please check the ―Lagniappe‖ insert in Friday’s Times- International/Folk Picayune (our daily newspaper) and in the Gambit CAFÉ BRASIL – 2100 Chartres, 949-0851 (in Faubourg Weekly, which is distributed late Sunday and Marigny; jazz & Latin). early Monday in cafés, coffee houses, and bars. You can also listen to WWOZ 90.7 FM for PIANO BAR listings of music and art around town. As in any urban area, you should BE CAUTIOUS when LAFITTE’S BLACKSMITH SHOP—941 Bourbon St., 523- traveling late at night and when unsure, check 0066 (live piano nightly; tavern dates back to 1772). with ISEP staff regarding the locale in question. PAT O’BRIEN’S—718 St. Peter, 525-4823 (bar, piano Caption describing bar, andpicture courtyard. or graphic. Famous for the Hurricane).

JAZZ & R&B ZYDECO/CAJUN DONNA’S BAR & GRILL—800 N. Rampart St., 596-6914 (brass band rebirth; music Thurs-Mon.) MAPLE LEAF – 8316 Oak St., 866-9359 (Zydeco on Fridays once or twice a month; call in advance to HOUSE OF BLUES – 225 Decatur, 529-2583 (concert hall attached to full-service restaurant; some tickets sold check) in advance. so check beforehand; Sunday gospel MICHAUL’S ON ST. CHARLES – 840 St. Charles Ave., brunch.) 522-5517 (Cajun music; full menu). MID-CITY LANES ROCK & BOWL – 4133 S. Carrollton PRESERVATION HALL – 726 St. Peter St., 522-2841 or 523-8939 (traditional Dixieland jazz 7 nights a week; Ave., 482-3133 (Call or check listings for schedule). $5 tickets sold at door; ½ hour sets begin at 8:30 pm, MULATE’S – 743 Convention Center Blvd., 529-1400 end at midnight. No food or drinks served). (Cajun music 7 nights a week; full menu). TIPITINA’S – 501 Napoleon Ave. (Uptown, at SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO – 626 Frenchmen, 949- 0696 (At jazz performances nightly, 7 days/week, Tchoupitoulas St.), 895-8477 (Cajun fais do-do Sun advance ticket purchase with credit card only or buy at 5pm). at door; dinner menu). TIPITINA’S – 501 Napoleon Ave. (Uptown, at Tchoupitoulas St.), 895-8477 (live music nightly).

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Legal Drinking Age in New Orleans Despite the rumors, the legal drinking age is 21, just like the rest of the U.S. Many bars do not allow en- trance to people under the age of 21. Alcohol is not allowed in campus housing apartments or rooms where there are residents under the age of 21.

Drinking and Driving Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in Louisiana and the punishment can be quite severe. Peo- ple arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) are taken straight to jail. Anyone with a blood alcohol level of .10 or above will be charged with DUI.

Behavior in Public Exposing private areas of the body can be illegal in the U.S. (believe it or not), so showing private parts of your body can get you in trouble. The most problematic is when men have to use the bathroom and use the street instead of finding a public restroom. N EW O RLEANS G UIDE P AGE 7

LLOCALOCAL DDICTIONARYICTIONARY Papa Noel – The Cajun Santa Claus, who comes down the Mississippi River guided by large bonfires on the shores. red gravy – tomato sauce

vieux carre (―voo car-ray‖) – Means ―old square‖, lagniappe (―lan-yap‖) – something extra. Locals use term refers to the French Quarter. this constantly to refer to any bonus of any sort.

―He made 30‖ – ―He turned 30 years old‖ Creole vs. Cajun – Strictly defined, Creoles were the first generation born in New Orleans of Where y'at? – means "How are you?" immigrants from France, Spain, Haiti, or another country. More informally, Creole refers to mixed- Momanem – ―Momma and them‖ aka: your family race locals. Cajuns are the ethnic French who fled to (rhymes with homonym) Nova Scotia, and then migrated to southwest

Louisiana. Cajuns left the Acadia region of France, making groceries – buying groceries and were called Acadians. Over a few hundred years, the term ―Acadian‖ eventually turned into ―Cajun.‖ Caption describing fais do do picture– a community or graphic. dance held in rural Cajun

dancehalls. Literally means ―go to sleep‖ in Cajun po-boys – Large sandwiches on a French loaf, often French because children would be put to sleep before stuffed with fried shrimp, roast beef, or fried oysters. the fais do do. These were the only food that could be afforded by

―poor boys‖ during the 1914 strike by city streetcar roux – The basic starting mix for gumbo, soups, and workers. other Cajun dishes. Ingredients are 1 cup all-purpose

flour and ¾ cup vegetable oil. Combine the oil and faubourg - neighborhood flour in a skillet over a medium flame and don‘t stop

stirring. The roux will congeal and brown. When it‘s neutral ground – what the rest of America calls the the shade of an old penny, remove it from the flame, ―median‖, it is the divider in the middle of two sides and allow it to cool. There‘s a common saying of a street. The term neutral ground comes from before making a meal or making any important Canal Street, which divided the French Quarter from plans: ―First, make a roux.‖ the ―American sector‖ in the 1800s.

crawfish – These small freshwater crustaceans are a dressed – refers to serving a sandwich with staple of Louisiana etouffee, pie, gumbo, jambalaya, mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato and eaten out of the shell with corn and potatoes at a

―crawfish boil.‖ Also called mudbugs. shotgun house – A popular style of house with a single row of rooms arranged in a straight line. The mudbugs – crawfish name comes from the theory that one could shoot a bullet from the front door to the end of the house and Who Dat?—the name of a chant of support by fans not hit anything but the back wall in the last room. of the , an American football (Testing the theory is strongly discouraged by the team New Orleans Police Department and

NewOrleans.com.) y’all— meaning ‗you all‘. It is actually singular. The

plural for ‗y‘all‘ would be ‗all y‘all‘. ―for six‖ – ―At six o‘clock‖

zydeco - Spicy accordion-based music from the banquette (―bank-et‖) – a sidewalk prairies of southern Louisiana. The music combines

Cajun instruments with African-influenced rhythms snowball – a snowcone; shaved ice with flavored from Creoles of color. A French Creole expression, syrup les haricots sont pas salés (the beans aren‘t salty),

was in many of the early songs. Say les haricots over and over quickly, and you‘ll end up saying ―zydeco‖.

Important Telephone VISIT THE CULTURAL TREASURES Numbers & Locations OF OLD NEW ORLEANS… ISEP Office ED 128 THE NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART (NOMA), www.noma.org 488-2631, located in Phone 280-6388 City Park near Esplanade and Wisner Avenues, Tuesday—Sunday 10-5 Fax 280-1218 THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM: www.ddaymuseum.org. 527-6012 945 Magazine Street (in the warehouse district), every day 9-5 ISEP Director Mary Hicks MUSEE CONTI WAX MUSEUM: 525-2605, 917 Conti St, every day: 10-5:30 ISEP Academic Advisor Dr. John Hazlett 280-1136 THE PRESBYTERE: 568-6968, 751 Chartres St, Tues-Sun: 9-5 MH 237 Construction on the Presbytere began in 1797, and the build- ing was designed to match the Cabildo. Originally the resi- ISEP staff dence of Capuchin monks, the building later became a court- Celine Ugolini, GA house (1847-1911). The beautiful mansard roof was added in Shweta Jha, Student Worker 1847. Among the most popular exhibits in the Presbytere is "Mardi Gras in Louisiana". Clare Denhollem, Student Worker THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION: 523-4662, 533 UNO Admissions Royal St, Tues-Sat: 10-4:30 280-5538 It takes seven buildings to hold this eclectic and wondrous array of treasures from New Orleans' colorful history. Campus Police 280-6666 PHARMACY MUSEUM: 565-8027, 514 Chartres St, Tues-Sun: 10-5

Pontchartrain Halls OLD U.S. MINT: 568-6968, 400 Esplanade Avenue, Tues-Sun: 9-5 280-6402 Built in 1835, this beautiful museum is the only building in America to have served as both a U.S. and Confederate Mint. Located here is the stunning exhibit on New Orleans Jazz. Visitors can also find a wonderful exhibit of Newcomb pottery, the Privateer Place Historical Center with early French and Spanish records and more. 282-5670 THE CABILDO: 568-6968, 701 Chartres St (At Jackson Sqaure) Tue– Sun: 9-5 Office of International Often mentioned as the second most important American building, just after Inde- Students and Scholars (OISS) pendence Hall, the Cabildo is the site of the Louisiana Purchase Transfer and is the 280-6021 flagship building of the complex. It was built in 1795-99 as the seat of the Spanish BA 159 municipal government in New Orleans. Look for Napoleon's death mask on the sec- Christie Thomas, Director ond floor and a vast array of artifacts. Suad Esmail, Assistant Director HERMANN-GRIMA HOUSE: 525-5661, 820 St. Louis St, Mon-Fri: 10-4 (last tour 3:30) Lindsey Bucher, Int‘l Student Ad- visor 1850 HOUSE, PONTALBA BUILDING: 568-6968, 523 St. Ann St, Tues-Sun: 9-5 This wonderful residence faithfully reproduces the residence of a middle class New UNO Student Health Services Orleans family in the 1800's. Here the visitor finds furnishings, clothing and art of 280-6387 the period. The home is part of the Pontalba buildings, thought by many to be the first apartment buildings in the U.S. Off-Campus Emergency 911 GALLIER HOUSE: 525-5661, 1118 Royal St, Mon-Sat: 10-4 (last tour 3:30)

On-Campus Emergency BEAUREGARD-KEYES HOUSE: 523-7257, 1113 Chartres St, Mon-Sat: 10-3

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